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Why Leipzig is a good example of a sustainable destination ?


A - Leipzig demonstrates sustainable destination management :

  • A1. Sustainable destination strategy : development of an integrated city plan named “Leipzig 2030” to meet the sustainable development goals set up by the United Nations for 2030 and to make sustainability a reality for Leipzig’s local residents and visitors.


 

  • A2. Destination management organization : Leipzig has an efficient organization efficient organization responsible for a coordinated approach to sustainable tourism

 


  • A7. Planning regulation : sophisticated tourism master plan to structure the supply side of tourism and to overview and foster the tourism development of the city, while offsetting its negative impacts


 

  • A8. Access for all : Leipzig offers a wide range of activities as well as accommodation accessible for all. . Sophisticated tourism master plan and city are fostering the development of accessible tourism and investments in accessible infrastructures thanks to a programme from the ministry of social affairs.

 



 

  • A14. Promotion :  Promotion is accurate with regard to the destination and its products, services, and sustainability claims. The promotional messages treat local communities and tourists authentically and respectfully

 


B - Leipzig maximizes economic benefits to the host community and minimizes negative impacts :

  • B2. Local career opportunities : accommodation providers committed to the well being of its worker through training opportunities


  • B9. Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade : development and promotion of fair trade products


C - Leipzig maximizes benefits to communities, visitors, culture; minimizes negative impacts :


  • C4. Cultural heritage protection : sophisticated tourism master plan promoting and protecting local culture thanks to partnership established at the regional level


D - Leipzig maximizes benefits to the environment and minimize negative impacts :

 

  • D2.  Protection of sensitive environment : The destination The destination has a system to monitor the environmental impact of tourism, conserve habitats, species, and ecosystems, and prevent the introduction of invasive species

 

  • D12. Low impact transportation : promotion of soft mobility for tourism and local residents

 


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Released 30/05/2018
Country Germany
Organization Type Destinations Destinations
Topics Destination Management , Certification & Marketing , Climate Change - Energy and Resource Efficiency , Knowledge Networking, Training and Education , Natural Heritage & Biodiversity , Human Rights & Labour Rights , Travel, Transport & Mobility , Cultural Heritage, Life Styles & Diversity , Good Governance & CSR
Operational level Local